{"product_id":"contemporary-chinese-shortshort-stories-9780231181532","title":"Contemporary Chinese ShortShort Stories","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book presents Chinese short-short stories in English and Chinese, integrating language learning with cultural studies for intermediate to advanced learners of Mandarin Chinese and students of contemporary Chinese literature. Each chapter begins with a critical introduction, followed by two or more stories in parallel Chinese and English texts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith the addition of the parallel Chinese text and the thoughtfully designed teaching materials, including introductory essays, glossaries, reading questions, and author biographies, the book makes an easy-to-use and much-needed textbook for teachers and advanced students of Chinese language and culture. -- Yan Liang * Modern Chinese Literature and Culture *\u003cbr\u003e[\u003ci\u003eContemporary Chinese Short-Short Stories\u003c\/i\u003e] is not only an enjoyable read for general readers but can also be used as a wonderful study guide for Chinese language, culture and translation students and instructors. -- Maialen Marin-Lacarta * Cha: An Asian Literary Journal *\u003cbr\u003eThis collection has so much to recommend it, from the discriminating selection of stories and their artful translation, striking a delicate balance between intimacy and alterity; to the unique organization of the stories around key concepts in Chinese culture; to the notes and commentary, which elucidate without overwhelming. This volume is a must-have for teachers and students of Chinese language, literature, and culture—and for anyone interested in modern literature and in the art of translation. -- Brian James Baer, Kent State University\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eContemporary Chinese Short-Short Stories\u003c\/i\u003e makes a wonderful tool for students wishing to improve their reading skills while deepening their understanding of Chinese culture. The result is a highly teachable book on a wide variety of relevant themes of works short enough that they are digestible for the nonnative speaker yet substantive enough to leave a lasting impression. I strongly recommend this book as a text for a fourth-year Chinese language course or a hybrid language\/literature course. Much can be learned from reading these pithy stories. -- Christopher Lupke, University of Alberta\u003cbr\u003eRecommended for upper level Chinese classes and for those already out of college who wish to retain their Chinese proficiency or to regain it after moving off for a while into other fields. -- Carrie (Reed) Wiebe, Middlebury College\u003cbr\u003eRich in content and featuring authors of different backgrounds and writing styles, this book offers teachers and students a wide range of choices in terms of cultural themes and social topics. . . . This reviewer would highly recommend it as a major textbook for the  advanced level, especially for a course that combines language and  content. It represents the results of decade-long rigorous efforts to  integrate language learning and cultural learning through the exclusive  use of authentic materials. -- Jun Yang * Chinese as a Second Language *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface \u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Li and Ren \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSkull Shave, by Zhao Xin\u003cbr\u003e“Star” Grandma, by Liu Zhenyun\u003cbr\u003eCatharsis, by Nie Xinsen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. \u003ci\u003eXiao \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFather Makes the Lantern, by Chi Zijian\u003cbr\u003eLittle She, by Han Shaogong\u003cbr\u003eMoney Order, by Bai Xuchu\u003cbr\u003eHeaven-Bound, but After Summer, by Mo Zhongbai\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Yin-Yang \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo Minds, by Wang Qionghua \u003cbr\u003eCuilan’s Love, by Li Lingling\u003cbr\u003eForever by Your Side, by Wu Zhongzheng\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e4. Governance \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Stone-Paving Project, by Zhou Bo\u003cbr\u003eThe Clear Pond, by Cai Nan\u003cbr\u003eBig Sweet Potatoes, by Zeng Ping\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e5. Identity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuntie, by Yu Shengli\u003cbr\u003eBrothers, by Zhou Tao\u003cbr\u003eThe Love of Her Life, by Shi Tiesheng\u003cbr\u003eWater in the Well, by Gao Huaichang\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e6. Face\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Golden Rain, by Wu Nianzhen\u003cbr\u003eFace, by Wei Yonggui \u003cbr\u003eAt the Teahouse, by Chen Yong\u003cbr\u003eChickens Hate Pecked Faces, by Liu Xinwu\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e7. (Romantic) Love\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLittle Heartaches, by Zhao Yu \u003cbr\u003eFake Love Letter, by Zou Jingzhi\u003cbr\u003eA Gentleman’s Love, by Wang Kuishan \u003cbr\u003eGive Him Peace, by An Shiliu\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e8. Marriage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMary Zhang, by Xing Hua\u003cbr\u003eThe Cost of Marriage, by Zhao Yu\u003cbr\u003eMissing Zhang Meili, by Ye Zhongjian\u003cbr\u003eThe Mint’s Invitation, by Tian Shuangling\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e9. Changes \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFuture, by Wang Meng\u003cbr\u003eUnknowable Possibilities, by Ge Fei\u003cbr\u003ePinyin Vocabulary Index \u003cbr\u003eEnglish Vocabulary Index \u003cbr\u003eBibliography\u003cbr\u003eHow to Use This Parallel Text to Teach Chinese Language and Culture","brand":"Columbia University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48864257802583,"sku":"9780231181532","price":29.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780231181532.jpg?v=1722271106","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/contemporary-chinese-shortshort-stories-9780231181532","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}